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Summary of interview item: Brief background of town of Wenthen [?] on pre-First World War Polish/German border. Recalls no anti-semitism. Mentions moving near to Dutch border to study accountancy, gives description of concentration camp near Enden, describes situation in Germany which led to his asylum claim in Holland. Talks about situation in Holland, start of Second World War, escaping to England in boat, being processed as refugee, internment on Isle of Man, separation from wife. Describes how came to Leicester, staying in England for sake of children, becoming naturalised in 1947.Place of birth: Wenthen[?], Poland/GermanyEducation: Grammar schoolMarital Status: Married, Children:Father's Occupation: ShopkeeperMother's Occupation: ShopkeeperLocation: County: LeicestershireLocation: Town/Place: LeicesterPeriods Covered: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950sLanguage: English